Ich war dabei zur Erinnerung an das Werden Grossdeutschlands

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A commemorative album, consisting mostly of text and illustrations with some pages intended for the entering of personal details, war service etc. and also photographs and press cuttings

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Pages 1-6, 35-40 and 95-96 missing, also there are seven pages numbered 97-98

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Letter from G.W. Niemeyer Nachf. G.m.b.H. regarding 'Ich war dabei' loose in book

Object details

Category: Books
Related period: Second World War (content), Second World War (content)
Creator: ICH WAR DABEI (Author)
Verlag Sebastian Lue (Publisher)
Place made: München
Dimensions: whole: Dimensions: 31cm., Pagination: [91]p. ill., maps (one col.), ports.
Catalogue number: LBY 82414

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